Subtract 9/30 from 98/9
1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 9/30
98/9 - 9/30 is 953/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
98/9 = 98 × 10/9 × 10 = 980/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
9/30 = 9 × 3/30 × 3 = 27/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/90 - 27/90 = 980 - 27/90 = 953/90 - In mixed form: 1053/90
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